Lumberton, North Carolina
Lumberton: County seat in North Carolina
About
Lumberton is a city located in the county of Robeson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,542 and a population density of 463 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,239 inhabitants.
The city was created 238 years ago in 1786.
Quick Facts about Lumberton
| Population : | 20,239 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Robeson County |
| Postal code : | 28358–28360 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 910 |
| Area : | 46.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 131 feet / 40 meters |
| Capital city : | Lumberton is capital of Robeson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1787 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:52:40 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 435 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lumberton is located at 34°37'6"N 79°0'38"W (34.6183400, -79.0104500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lumberton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lumberton decreased by 6.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,542 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,604 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,603 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,515 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,502 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,339 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,144 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,946 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,740 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,484 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,239 | -1.21% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lumberton
1 Luther Britt Park
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2 Northeast Park
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3 Jerry Giles Park
2300 N Walnut St, Lumberton, NC 28358, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Exploration Station
104 N Chestnut St, Lumberton, NC 28358, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Robeson County History Museum
101 S Elm St, Lumberton, NC 28358, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Lumberton
1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
3375 Lackey St I-95 &, NC-211, Lumberton, NC 28360, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
4928 Kahn Dr, Lumberton, NC 28358, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Starbucks
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4 Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
5093 Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 IHOP
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Where to Stay in Lumberton
1 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lumberton, NC
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2 Red Roof Inn Lumberton
3530 Capuano St, Lumberton, NC 28358, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Lumberton
1 Lumberton City Hall
500 N Cedar St, Lumberton, NC 28358 ➦ Show Map
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2 Lumberton City Utility Services
500 N Cedar St, Lumberton, NC 28358 ➦ Show Map
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3 City of Lumberton
420 Halsey St, Lumberton, NC 28358 ➦ Show Map
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4 Lumberton City Manager
500 N Cedar St, Lumberton, NC 28358 ➦ Show Map
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5 City of Lumberton Environmental Laboratory
700 Lafayette St, Lumberton, NC 28358 ➦ Show Map
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6 City of Lumberton Human Resrcs
500 N Cedar St, Lumberton, NC 28358 ➦ Show Map
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7 Lumberton City Clerk
500 N Cedar St, Lumberton, NC 28358 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Lumberton (35)
People born in Lumberton, including movie actress Carmen Hart, actress Penny Fuller, track and field athlete Lee McNeill, .
List
- John Small (American football player (1946-2012)) he was born in 20/11/1946
- Mike McIntyre (American politician) he was born in 06/08/1956
- Vonta Leach (American football fullback) he was born in 06/11/1981
- Frank Ertel Carlyle (American politician (1897-1960)) he was born in 07/04/1897
- Afeni Shakur (American activist) she was born in 10/01/1947
- Benjamin Crump (American jurist) he was born in 10/10/1969
- Brad Edwards (American football player) he was born in 22/03/1966
- Buie Seawell (American political activist) he was born in 08/07/1937
- Donnell Thompson (American football player) he was born in 27/10/1958
- Douglas Y. Yongue (American politician) he was born in 20/03/1937
- Dwight Lowry (American baseball player) he was born in 23/10/1957
- Gene Locklear (American baseball player) he was born in 19/07/1949
- Hunter Foster (actor) he was born in 25/06/1969
- Jamain Stephens (Player of American football) he was born in 09/01/1974
- Jill McCorkle (American writer) she was born in 07/07/1958
- Johnny Hunt (American minister) he was born in 17/07/1952
- Norman W. Sanderson (North Carolina politician) he was born in 07/07/1951
- Ruffin McNeill (American football coach and former player) he was born in 08/10/1958
Schools in Lumberton
College & universities near Lumberton, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199476 | Robeson Community College | Lumberton (NC) | 28360 |
| 199281 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke (NC) | 28372-1510 |
| 198011 | Bladen Community College | Dublin (NC) | 28332 |
| 199722 | Southeastern Community College | Whiteville (NC) | 28472-5422 |
| 199698 | St. Andrews University | Laurinburg (NC) | 28352 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lumberton, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Lumberton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Post Office | Lumberton (NC) | 28358 |
| Fairmon Post Office | Fairmont (NC) | 28340 |
| Proctorvill Post Office | Proctorville (NC) | 28375 |
| Orrum Post Office | Orrum (NC) | 28369 |
| Pembrok Post Office | Pembroke (NC) | 28372 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Lumberton , Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 13,383 people.
- Lumberton , New Jersey township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 12,182 people.
- Lumberton , Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States with a population of 2,242 people.
Other cities in Robeson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Robeson County , NC. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Red Springs | 3,237 | City in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Pembroke | 2,942 | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Fairmont | 2,580 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Maxton | 2,332 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Saint Pauls | 2,290 | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Rowland | 985 | Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Prospect | 981 | Census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Barker Ten Mile | 952 | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Parkton | 430 | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Rennert | 373 | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Marietta | 168 | Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Proctorville | 119 | Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| McDonald | 107 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Lumber Bridge | 87 | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Orrum | 72 | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Raynham | 68 | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lumberton distances to largest North Carolina cities
